Application of Conductive MOF in Zinc-based Batteries.

The use of conductive MOFs (c-MOFs) in zinc-based batteries has been a popular research direction. Zinc-based batteries are widely used with the advantages of high specific capacity and safety and stability, but they also face many problems. c-MOFs have excellent conductivity compared with other primitive MOFs, and therefore have better applications in zinc-based batteries. In this paper, we discuss the transfer mechanisms of the unique charges of c-MOFs: hop transport and band transport respectively, and further address the way of electron transport. Then, it is introduced that c-MOFs can be prepared in various ways, among which solvothermal, interfacial synthesis and post-processing methods are widely used. In addition, the applications of c-MOFs are discussed in terms of their role and performance in different types of zinc-based batteries. Finally, the current problems of c-MOFs and the prospects for their future development are presented. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.